Master the framework for payroll self-auditing and remediation to identify risks, rectify errors, and build a sustainable culture of Fair Work compliance.
Welcome to the comprehensive course on How HR Can Conduct Internal Fair Work Compliance Audits. In an era where the regulatory landscape is tightening—and with the intentional underpayment of wages becoming a criminal offense from January 2025—it is more critical than ever for organizations to ensure their payroll practices are flawless. This course provides a practical roadmap for Human Resources professionals to navigate Australian workplace compliance, guiding you from routine health checks to managing large-scale remediation programs. Whether you are correcting a single error or overhauling systemic issues, this program equips you with the strategies to minimize risk, reduce the likelihood of costly disputes, and foster a culture of integrity.
We begin with the Foundations of Payroll Self-Auditing, where you will master a structured five-step process to verify pay rates, entitlements, and record-keeping obligations against the Fair Work Act and modern awards. You will learn how to select representative workforce samples, identify discrepancies in nine distinct categories of employment records, and utilize resources like the Fair Work Ombudsman's online portal. As the course progresses, we delve into complex scenarios through the Payroll Remediation Program framework. Here, you will explore how to establish governance, build robust calculation models, and handle technical challenges such as data gaps, offsetting rules, and back-pay interest calculations.
Beyond the technical mechanics, this course emphasizes the human element of compliance. We cover essential communication strategies to engage stakeholders, manage employee inquiries with transparency, and locate former staff for rectification. By the end of this training, you will be prepared to engage cooperatively with the Fair Work Ombudsman and implement sustainable controls that ensure accurate payments become a standard operational outcome.
WorkSafe People & Compliance delivers practical CPD for HR professionals working at the intersection of wellbeing, psychosocial risk, and employment compliance. Our programs support HR teams in Australia and New Zealand to manage mental health, fair work obligations, and regulatory risk with confidence and care.
